"Crackle!"

The firewood that was burning in the fireplace suddenly made a slight popping sound.

This voice woke Liszt from his contemplation, and the sixty-one-year-old man first shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Sorry, I just got distracted." ”

"Huh."

Other than laughing to show that he didn't mind, John couldn't react in any other way.

"Is it really because I'm old?"

After a moment of silence, Liszt finally couldn't help but ask, "John, why do you have to give five percent of each the shares of the Medical Association and the Scalpel Club?" For this reason it is also preferred to reduce their own proportion, which ...... I can understand that the scalpel club will eventually convert into your investment and increase the proportion of shares, but the medical association...... Why is that? ”

Hearing this, John immediately laughed.

He had long expected that Liszt would definitely have such a question, so after a moment of silence, he said indifferently: "Sir, you must know that I am an American, and my future career will mainly be in New York, and whether it is the United States or Germany, which already has an industry, the current international status and colonies are far inferior to those of Britain and France, so I need partners for cooperation between the two countries." ”

"Of course I understand."

Liszt raised his eyebrows, still puzzled and asked: "But even so, I still don't quite understand why you want to hand over your benefits to them, even if you need to cooperate in the future promotion, there is no need for such a big sacrifice, right?" ”

"This ...... Ha ha. ”

After smiling again, John said casually, "Professor, you should just think that I want to do something for the British doctors, and by the way, increase the stake in the Scalpel Club." ”

It's not that he doesn't want to explain, it's because it's a little bit easier to explain.

Thirty percent of the shares is actually John's goal. Normally, of course, the higher the ratio, the better. And John also believes that several drug patents are indeed worth a higher price. But on the other hand, he must control his share ratio and not dominate the house.

Thirty percent of the shares, in fact, is just right.

This ratio was negotiated between John and his grandfather and future father-in-law, whether in Paris or London, and he had no intention of taking more of it.

Investors account for 51 percent or more. It is enough to ensure that they will be the biggest beneficiaries of pharmaceutical companies, so that they can spare no effort to promote the development and growth of the company. On the other hand, John was in New York, and it was impossible to strictly monitor the affairs of pharmaceutical companies, so it was very necessary to bring in third parties at this time, such as the Institut Pasteur and Du Bois in France, and the British Medical Associations and the Scalpel Club, with their own interests in it, they would naturally do their best to supervise the company's operations.

This way. Actually, it's the same old thing.

And don't forget, John and Thomson's cooperation is limited to the production of drugs, and all the new drug patents that are developed in the future have nothing to do with them. If everyone honestly makes money together in the future, John certainly doesn't mind continuing to hand over the new patents to them, and by the way, he can collect a large sum of money to make up for the loss of shares. But if these people play with their hearts and get tired of it......

Just a few patents, what is it for John?

As for giving the shares to the Physicians' Association and the Scalpel Club, as mentioned earlier. John is the majority shareholder of the Scalpel Club, and he just passes from his left hand to his right hand. And the strength of the club will also make the doctors in London pay more attention to it, which in turn will increase John's personal prestige; In the case of the Medical Physicians' Association, John needs their members to help promote new medicines, and he also needs to prepare for the distant future and maintain a good relationship with them for a long time......

And five percent of the shares are just that, is it really a lot?

With more than 300,000 pounds from Thomson's men. The investment in the factory is sufficient, and John's own shares are intended to be controlled at about 30 percent, so why not give five points of shares to the Physicians' Association for nothing? Thus being able to gain the approval of the British physicians, and thus their support, was extremely important for John's plans for a long time.

So. After all, it is better to take a long-term view.

John's attitude made Liszt understand that he was not willing to say anything, so after hesitating for a while, he could only bury his doubts in his heart, and then smiled: "John, you will return to the United States soon, right?" ”。

"Well, I've booked my ticket for ten days later."

Nodding, John's eyes lit up with excitement.

In a flash, it has been nearly half a year since he came to Europe for the second time. Half a year is not a long time, of course, but it is enough to happen a lot and change the lives of countless people.

This time he went back to New York, and John was even more ambitious than the last time!

Ehrlich's paper was published in the German Medical Journal in early December, and Kelly's experiments with blood transfusion techniques were coming to an end, and basic surgical techniques continued on both sides of the Atlantic......

John's layout in medical technology this year has been successfully completed.

As for the industry, in addition to the establishment of new pharmaceutical factories in London and Paris, the first automobile company in North America has been put on the agenda by John, and he only needs to discuss the construction with his grandfather after he returns, and the factory of daily chemicals will naturally be completed.

And......

When he returns to New York, he's getting married!

Although it is a little earlier in terms of age, John, who has lived two lives before and after? Huntelaar longs for a stable life even more, and it is enough happiness for him to have a woman who he loves and loves him at the same time......

John was looking forward to his life after he went back, but Liszt next to him laughed and said: "You have to prepare well for the public speech in three days, and I don't know when you will go to London next time!" ”

"Haha, don't worry."

With a smile, John looked confident.

It had just caused such a stir in Germany, so it was natural that he could not escape Professor Liszt's invitation when he came to London, and John promised that he would prepare a lecture. This time, however, the content will be confined to the field of surgery, and nothing else will be involved - a few major discoveries will be published at once, and one time will be enough.

And this time, John also has enough dry goods.

After all, in the face of a conference dominated by physiologists and internal physicians, he has a lot to attract them, and in the face of a conference dominated by surgeons, he will still worry that he has nothing to talk about?

All that's left to consider now is what to talk about......

……

The weekend was too busy, and there were fewer updates. (To be continued......)